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Sinn Féin launch local government manifesto (Six Counties)

Sinn Féin Councillor Co-coordinator Sean McPeake has helped
launch the Sinn Féin local government manifesto today in Derry. Also
present were MEP Martina Anderson, Belfast Councillor Deirdre Hargey and
Strabane Councillor Karina Carlin who outlined various aspects of the
manifesto.

Councillor McPeake said,

“With the new powers being bestowed on Councils across the North
it is important that we have a manifesto that reflects our ability to bring
about change and improve the lives of citizens by maximising the potential
these changes give us.

“This manifesto outlines our pledge to the people to deliver
first class services based on equality and fairness and to bring a Republican
analysis to local Government.

“It is important that the increased economic and planning powers
are utilised to bring prosperity and jobs into every council area across the
North.

MEP Martina Anderson added,

“Although I am very busy with the European campaign I felt it
important to participate in the launch of the Local Government Manifesto as
team Sinn Féin has the same political thread running through every elected body
on the island of Ireland and that is building a nation of equals and promoting
the equality agenda.

“I
was delighted to be joined on the stage by two strong woman councillors
outlining the promotion of women not only in election but in public life, a key
element in our manifesto.”